4 times SA made us proud today

Cape Town – Mzansi had our hearts beating with pride on Tuesday with four great stories that made us feel good. 

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1) Fokof's album

It all kicked off with the boys of Fokofpolisiekar sending their crowdfunding fans their new album, Selfmedikasie, mahala in their inboxes a month before the full-length album is due to be officially launched. (Find out more here)

2) Khanyi’s app

Another local star that made us glow with pride was Khanyi Mbau whose newly launched app skyrocketed to number 2 on the Apple store just a few days after its launch. The Juice had a quick chat with Khanyi's social media and brand manager, Dylan Kardashian, about this super-sleek new product. (Find out more here)

3) Life after a sex change

Tiara Harwood (27) was born Xavier Koopman, but early on in life realised something was wrong. That she wasn’t living her true self. In an open and honest interview with YOU, Tiara opens up about her journey and the challenges she’s had to face. (Read more here)

4) The Dark Tower 

The Dark Tower, which opens in South African cinemas on Friday, was not only filmed in the Mother City but also stars several South African actors. Channel24 took a closer look at SA connections in the big screen adaptation based on Stephen King's novels. (Find out more here)

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